Strategic Enterprise Architect & Tech Leader

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AI career tool

Internal mobility team

Comprehensive benefits and wellness

401K with company match

Paid time off

Military-friendly workplace

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking an experienced Technical Architect to serve as a trusted advisor to senior customer leadership, aligning lifecycle IT strategy with organizational goals.

The role requires independent operation at strategic and technical levels, including hands-on engineering to validate approaches and communicate proof-of-value to leadership. You will develop scalable enterprise architecture frameworks, manage technical debt, drive modernization, ensure

Qualifications

• Top Secret/SCI eligibility required or obtainable.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise IT systems administration.
• Expertise in technology architecture, strategy, and integration.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, compliance standards, and security.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage technical debt, and drive innovative solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (retired in 2021)

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical advisor to senior leadership on aligning technology strategy with organizational objectives.
• Develop and implement scalable and secure enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Evaluate, recommend, and pilot innovative technical solutions.
• Ensure seamless systems integration, data security, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage technical debt and lead modernization efforts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver reliable and cost-effective solutions.
• Mentor technical teams and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Security clearance

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Azure

AWS

MCSE

CISSP

CSSIP

Windows Server Hybrid Administrator

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking an experienced Technical Architect to serve as a trusted advisor to senior customer leadership, aligning lifecycle IT strategy with organizational goals.

The role requires independent operation at strategic and technical levels, including hands-on engineering to validate approaches and communicate proof-of-value to leadership. You will develop scalable enterprise architecture frameworks, manage technical debt, drive modernization, ensure